Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Legal Office Clerk certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level clerical positions in law offices.
Credit Hours Required: 18
∞Note: This program can be completed entirely online.
Program Requirements
BSA 225 - Administrative Professional: Office Management Credits: 3
CSA 126 - Microsoft Office for Windows Credits: 3
LAW 100 - Introduction to Paralegal Studies Credits: 3
LAW 102 - Legal Computer Applications Credits: 3
LAW 103 - Ethics and the Law Credits: 3
LAW 107 - Law Office Management Credits: 3
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Legal Office Clerk Certificate program, the learner will be able to:
Use computer applications including word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, and internet skills for the law office setting. (CSA 126, LAW 102, LAW 107)
Define legal terms and describe legal principles in the areas of tort, contract and criminal law. (LAW 100, LAW 107)
Describe basic court systems and court procedures. (LAW 100, LAW 107)
Create, format, revise, and print letters, memos, tables, and legal documents. (BSA 225, CSA 126, LAW 102, LAW 107)
Perform standard office practices including office communications, telephone skills, mailing methods, time management and prioritizing. (BSA 225, LAW 107)
Apply office-related professional etiquette skills. (BSA 225, LAW 107)
Use multi-tasking and initiative techniques. (BSA 225, LAW 102, LAW 107)
Describe legal office procedures. (LAW 100, LAW 107)
Complete law office billing. (LAW 102, LAW 107)
Use filing systems as they pertain to the legal office. (BSA 225, LAW 102, LAW 107)
File legal documents with the courts using docketing procedures. (LAW 107)
Identify confidentiality requirements as set forth in the Ethics Rules. (LAW 103, LAW 107)
Use the Harvard Law Review Bluebook uniform system of legal citations. (LAW 107)
Details
Hours
18
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Prescott; Online
Local WIB
12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County
Name of Credential
Legal Office Clerk Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
FAFSA, varies
Refund Policy
https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - https://www.hlcommission.org/
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$800.00
In-State Tuition
$1,944.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$6,786.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,744.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$7,586.00
